West Virginia offers legal sports betting both online and at five retail casino locations. The state has operated a regulated sports betting market since 2018, when the West Virginia Legislature passed a bill following the US Supreme Court’s repeal of PASPA (the federal ban on state-level sports betting). This guide covers which apps are available, where you can bet in person, what wagers are allowed, and what rules apply to bettors in the state.
West Virginia sports betting became legal in February 2018. The state legislature passed the bill without the signature of then-Governor Jim Justice. The West Virginia Lottery Commission has overseen the regulated market since launch.
The 2018 law authorized both retail and mobile sports betting. It also permitted fantasy sports operators like DraftKings and FanDuel to enter the state market.
Sports betting in West Virginia is legal for any bettor aged 21 or older who is physically present in the state.
Note: If you have a gambling problem, the West Virginia Lottery Commission directs bettors to call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Online sports betting apps are available to any bettor aged 21 or older who is physically located within West Virginia state lines. Each licensed operator must hold a partnership with a physical casino in the state.
Important: PointsBet sold its US business to Fanatics Sportsbook in 2023. William Hill rebranded to Caesars Sportsbook. Verify the current active app list with the West Virginia Lottery Commission before signing up.
Mobile betting is location-based. Apps use geolocation technology to confirm you are inside West Virginia before accepting wagers.
Track live odds from West Virginia-licensed sportsbooks on Lines.com.
West Virginia has five retail casino locations licensed to accept in-person sports wagers. Retail locations are useful for bettors who prefer to watch events on-site while placing bets.
Mardi Gras Casino and Wheeling Island both previously faced a technology disruption tied to their sports betting provider Miomni. Both properties transitioned to IGT and resumed accepting wagers. [verify: current operational status of Mardi Gras and Wheeling Island 2026]
All five retail locations sit near West Virginia’s state borders, within reach of neighboring Ohio and Kentucky residents visiting the state.
West Virginia sports betting covers major professional and college sports. The full list of eligible markets is broad.
Sports available for wagering:
Bet types available at West Virginia sportsbooks:
West Virginia law does not restrict bettors to a limited list of bet types. All standard bet types offered by licensed operators are permitted under state regulations.
The West Virginia Lottery Commission enforces all sports betting regulations in the state.
Key rules for bettors:
The 2018 legislation rejected requests from professional sports leagues (including MLB) for a cut of state sports betting revenue. The bill passed as written, with all oversight authority assigned to the West Virginia Lottery Commission.
West Virginia operates one of the more established regulated sports betting markets in the United States. You can bet through five licensed mobile apps or at five retail casino locations. Every app must be tied to a physical casino partner under state law. Verify the current active list of licensed operators before signing up, as platform branding has changed since the market launched in 2018. The West Virginia Lottery Commission is the authoritative source for current licensing status.
Yes. West Virginia legalized sports betting in February 2018. The West Virginia Lottery Commission regulates the market. Both online and retail betting are permitted.
The minimum age is 21. This requirement applies to all licensed retail locations and online sportsbook apps operating in West Virginia.
FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM are currently active in West Virginia. Additional operators may hold licenses. Verify the current list with the West Virginia Lottery Commission, as app availability has changed since 2018.
Yes. FanDuel operates in West Virginia and is licensed through The Greenbrier Resort. The app is available on iOS and Android for bettors aged 21 or older who are physically present in the state.
Yes. College sports, including West Virginia Mountaineers games, are available for wagering at licensed West Virginia sportsbooks. Both online and retail betting on college sports is permitted.
Five retail locations accept in-person sports wagers: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, The Casino Club at The Greenbrier Resort, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Mardi Gras Casino and Resort, and Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack.
The West Virginia Lottery Commission oversees all licensed sports betting activity in the state. Every online sportsbook must obtain a license through a physical casino partner. The Commission maintains the official list of currently licensed operators.
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